Water Utility Electrician (Dallas Water Utilities - Civil Service)
Dallascityhall
·Feb 28, 2026
- Salary
- $52k – $60k
- Type
- Temporary
- Department
- Engineering
- Education
- Certification
- Closing date
- Mar 14, 2026
- Source
- Workday
Description
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Job Summary
The Water Utility Electrician installs, repairs, and maintains the electrical equipment and fixtures of city buildings and facilities (e.g., airport field lighting, exhibit booths, city buildings, pump stations, civil defense sirens, traffic signal lighting, water and wastewater plants) in compliance with federal, state, and city codes to ensure quality electrical service.
Job Description
Overview
The Water Utility Electrician installs, repairs, and maintains the electrical equipment and fixtures of city buildings and facilities (e.g., airport field lighting, exhibit booths, city buildings, pump stations, civil defense sirens, traffic signal lighting, water and wastewater plants) in compliance with federal, state, and city codes to ensure quality electrical service.
1 Troubleshoots electrical and/or electronic apparatus, motors, controls, and equipment by using schematics to ensure electrical power compatibility and safety of components.
2 Installs, repairs, and maintains various electrical equipment such as control circuits, lighting circuits, motors, switch gear for new, temporary and existing construction and ensures equipment conforms to electrical and safety codes.
3 Performs preventive maintenance work on electrical equipment and fixtures to detect electrical hazards.
4 Reads blueprints or electrical diagrams to determine locations of equipment and conformance to building and safety codes.
5 Tests circuits and electric components to locate broken connections or defective current-control mechanisms.
6 Connects, pulls, and lays wires according to diagrams to install and repair fixtures.
7 Trains apprentice electricians and/or small crew of helpers in electrical systems installation and repair procedures to ensure work is accomplished according to specifications.
8 Documents maintenance and repair activities to provide accurate records of work performed.
9 Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Valid driver's license with good driving record.
Current State of Texas Journeyman (or higher) Electrician's License.
Some positions may require a valid Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
May be subject to evening and weekend shifts.
May be subject to inclement weather conditions.
May be subject to twenty-four (24) hour emergency call outs
Salary Range
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
